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Report: Record Medicaid Growth, Reforms
A Kaiser Family Foundation report suggests Medicaid is playing a more significant role in the U.S. health care system following changes and expansion under the Affordable Care Act.
Scope of Practice Legislation To Fight Another Day
None of the four bills proposing expanded scopes of practice for health care providers in California this year made it the governor’s desk. At least one state legislator vows to keep trying.
Covered California Fixes Gap in Coverage for Pregnant Women
California’s insurance exchange this week added a new program officials hope will fill a void in coverage for middle-income pregnant women.
Vaccinations for Day Care Workers, CCS Extension Among Avalanche of Signings
Gov. Brown signed and vetoed dozens of health-related bills in the last two days before the signing deadline, including some lesser-known legislation along with the big-ticket items.
Big Day for Health-Related Bills
The governor signed a slew of health bills yesterday, including a measure requiring insurers to issue up-to-date provider directories.
Cigarette Tax Headed Toward Ballot
After losing a bid in the state Legislature to impose a $2-per-pack cigarette tax, proponents will ask California voters to do it.
Parents of Developmentally Disabled at Regional Centers Get a Fiscal Break
Gov. Brown signed legislation this week putting parental fees at the state’s regional centers on a sliding scale.
Right-To-Die Bill’s Long Path to Law
Gov. Brown, wrestling with the idea of allowing terminally sick patients in California the right to seek medical help to end their lives, sees “comfort” in ability to consider options.
Aid for Police in Handling Mentally Ill
The governor approved two bills calling for new training practices for California peace officers in dealing with individuals with mental illnesses.
Governor Signs Bill To Address ED Delay
Gov. Brown signed a bill this week seeking to reduce long wait times in hospital emergency departments.